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The news that the Marine and Coastal Access bill has received assent marks a major milestone in marine conservation. The bill will lead to the establishment of an uninterrupted coastal path and conservation areas.
It also creates a new body called the Marine Management organization (MMO). The MMO is tasked with marine related issues, such as plans for offshore wind farms. The bill also introduces a coordinated approach to coastal and estuary management that aims to simplify the current arrangements.
This new bill that has been 8 years in evolution while not perfect is a major step forward. Moves to simplify and streamline the management of our coastline are to be welcomed. We all value our leisure time and improving access to the coast will enable more people to enjoy our world beating coastal environment. But it will mean that our coastal regions will be under increased scrutiny and this may increase pressure to improve.
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